Pulse
City RhythmEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Pulse vs. Instant Crush
Is Pulse better than Instant Crush?
Instant Crush rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Bergamot
citruspowderyvanillawoodyamber
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Pulse and Instant Crush?
| Pulse | Instant Crush | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Niles Ramadhin | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Pulse and Instant Crush smell?
Pulse
Citrus
Floral
Yellow Floral
Powdery
Fresh
Vanilla
Woody
Amber
Instant Crush
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Vanilla
Powdery
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Metallic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pulse and Instant Crush share?
Top
BergamotLemonPink Pepper
SaffronGingerMandarin OrangeSicilian MandarinBergamotSicilian Bergamot
Heart
HedioneHeliotropeYlang-Ylang
AmberwoodRoseMoroccan RoseEgyptian JasmineJasminePatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Base
AmbroxanBenzoinIso E Super
Madagascar VanillaVanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Pulse or Instant Crush?
| Pulse | Instant Crush | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Pulse and Instant Crush?
The citrus-pepper opening pops. Then ylang-ylang slides in soft and tropical. Drydown gets powdery-close, lasting through a full day. Most fresh fragrances fade fast. This one holds.Pulse
Built for people who've already decided. Not tentative, not polite. The saffron makes a statement in the opening; the vanilla earns its keep in the drydown.Instant Crush
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